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uthinkofsomething

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I’ve bought a lot of stuff from elementvape. I like their website. I know it’s aggravating though. Cause ya gotta go to the post office, package it all, mail it off. I dislike doing things like that too. :mad:
Element is a good shop. I've bought a lot of hardware from them.
 

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It is 7.90

Small Flat Rate Box$7.50 commercial base $7.90 at Post Office (retail & online)
Yup. I just sent out a small flat rate box today. And you don't have to go to the post office if you don't want to. Your mail carrier will collect it.
 

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At least you can still try out the SXmini. I have always been attracted to those Yihi mods but haven't bitten the bullet on one because, for that amount of money, it has to be PERFECT and none of them are perfect for me. I love the profile of the SXMini SL Class but don't like the stainless steel frame. I might learn to like to love it for a fewer number dollars though. ;)
It is not perfect. I accept it and love it, but it is not perfect. I'm glad I bought it, I wanted to go from a dual 18650 mod to a single 21700, and it is super nice, holds well, works well.
But there are minor flaws or things that will take getting used to. But my thinking was partly that if everything gets banned I would always regret not getting a high end mod like this. And I am very happy with it.
 

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    Yup. I just sent out a small flat rate box today. And you don't have to go to the post office if you don't want to. Your mail carrier will collect it.
    Not mine very likely. He had a stroke awhile back so has a lot of issues delivering the mail so I am not sure he would pick up if I wanted it out that day.
     

    Zazie

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    Not mine very likely. He had a stroke awhile back so has a lot of issues delivering the mail so I am not sure he would pick up if I wanted it out that day.
    I guess I'm lucky in my guy. Good thing: I don't drive and can't walk to the PO anymore.
    I wondered about that, would they want batteries back. I contacted them by email and have not heard back yet (which is fine).
    It would be a good cs move on their part. And a very nice windfall for you. I'll keep digits crossed.
     

    PJReid

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    It is not perfect. I accept it and love it, but it is not perfect. I'm glad I bought it, I wanted to go from a dual 18650 mod to a single 21700, and it is super nice, holds well, works well.
    But there are minor flaws or things that will take getting used to. But my thinking was partly that if everything gets banned I would always regret not getting a high end mod like this. And I am very happy with it.

    I am just partial to mods with brass or gold frames. That's just me. There is an all brass SXMini - can't remember which one - but I haven't seen it available in the US and am not sure I would buy it anyway. I do like the model you got and am sure you will enjoy it. Perfect for me is not perfect for other people by any means.
     

    JCinFLA

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    @FranC - The USPS carriers are supposed to pick up Priority Mail packages only, and only if they have prepaid labels on them. If you have a Stamps.com account (or other one) and a printer to do that, you'd be OK. Otherwise, it has to be taken to the PO to pay for it to be shipped.

    The Small Flat Rate Priority Mail box can be used to send any item(s) that will fit in it without distorting the shape of the box...for 1 flat rate, because what it weighs doesn't matter. Those boxes are only alittle bigger than a VHS tape though. Their actual inside dimensions are 5 3/8" wide x 8 5/8" in length x 1 5/8" in depth.

    However, if what you're sending can be put in a small, regular box, (or a bubble envelope), and it weighs less than 13.5oz. when packed, labeled, and ready to ship...it can go by First Class Parcel. It would be cheaper by at least $2-3 dollars. :)

    ETA: One of those small, white boxes that Gremlin ships their flavorings in would be good if you have one. Just fold a sheet of printer paper and tape it on over the existing label...to write the new shipping address on it.
     

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    @FranC - The USPS carriers are supposed to pick up Priority Mail packages only, and only if they have prepaid labels on them. If you have a Stamps.com account (or other one) and a printer to do that, you'd be OK. Otherwise, it has to be taken to the PO to pay for it to be shipped.

    The Small Flat Rate Priority Mail box can be used to send any item(s) that will fit in it without distorting the shape of the box...for 1 flat rate, because what it weighs doesn't matter. Those boxes are only alittle bigger than a VHS tape though. Their actual inside dimensions are 5 3/8" wide x 8 5/8" in length x 1 5/8" in depth.

    However, if what you're sending can be put in a small, regular box, (or a bubble envelope), and it weighs less than 13.5oz. when packed, labeled, and ready to ship...it can go by First Class Parcel. It would be cheaper by at least $2-3 dollars. :)

    ETA: One of those small, white boxes that Gremlin ships their flavorings in would be good if you have one. Just fold a sheet of printer paper and tape it on over the existing label...to write the new shipping address on it.
    The boxes I send are always a little hefty which is why I go with the flat rate.
     

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    Well, looks to be a short day today. It is truly awful out on the lake, so bad that we can't even pull anchors on our nets that are tied shut. We can usually pull them in anything, but mother nature says NOPE!

    Hope y'all have a good day! :)
    At least its Friday and you can make a long weekend out of it?
     

    barkfunklerbunk

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    How long into the winter do you work?
    We work til about mid November, and then go on unemployment until sometime in March. The fishing season ends Nov 1st, and opens back up Dec 1st, but by that time.. weather is very extreme and ice becomes very problematic. It's generally not worth it to be able to fish for just a week or two. In the spring we pretty much have to wait until we are no longer iced in at the harbor.
     

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